| Title | Eastern Indian Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by regional variations of the Nagara style, often incorporating local materials and distinct ornamentation, found in states like Jharkhand, Bihar, and West Bengal. |
| Tags | Eastern India Temple Regional Style Bengal Assam Odisha Terracotta Bangla Deul |
| Style ID | INHF-258426043-18-11-25-EH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/eastern-indian-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/eastern-indian-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Jharkhand Bihar West Bengal Assam Odisha |
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| Time Periods | 8th century CE 13th century CE 7th century CE to 19th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Pala dynasty Varman dynasty Eastern Ganga dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Durga Tara |
| Primary Materials | Brick Laterite Sandstone Terracotta |
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| Architectural Features | Nagara shikhara variations Local adaptations Curvilinear roofs Terracotta ornamentation Bangla roof Rekha Deul Pidha Deul |
| Keywords | Eastern India Temple Regional Style Bengal Assam Odisha Terracotta Bangla Deul |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| David McCutchion, 'Late Mediaeval Temples of Bengal' | Book | Detailed study of Bengal temple architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Dewri Temple Ranchi | Secondary | 100% |
| Sun Temple Bundu | Secondary | 100% |